Put-in
NC
Barnard River Access Put-In
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Gauge Conditions
Runnable: 700.0 – 7,000.0 CFS
1200 is a reasonable minimum for the section from Stackhouse to Hot springs
Data from American Whitewater & USGS
Photo
Photo courtesy of American Whitewater
Description
The put-in access is on river right immediately upstream of the Barnard Road Bridge. The access is administered by Madison County Parks and Recreation and is open for day use. The site has designated parking sites, ramps with convenient access to the water and a toilet.
Location
Interactive river map
Loads as you approach this section.
Other Rapids on This Run (20)
Playspot
II
Beginning AKA Barnard ledge
Rapid
II
Slides
Rapid
II+
Maze
Playspot
N/A
Jump Rock
Rapid
II+
Turtle Rock
Rapid
II
Pillowcase Rapid
Rapid
III
S Turn
Rapid
III
Big Pillow
Rapid
II
Swimmer's Rapid
Playspot
II+
Sandy Bottom
Playspot
III
Ledges
Rapid
III
Pinball
Rapid
II+
Pit Stop
Rapid
II
Rebar
Rapid
II
Upper Stackhouse Rapid
Rapid
N/A
Stackhouse Access
Rapid
IV
Kayakers Ledge
Needle Rapid
Rapid
IV
Frank Bells
Rapid
II
Surprise Ledge
View Full Run
9. Barnard to Hot Springs
French Broad
III-IV
8.2 mi
Current Conditions
5-Day Forecast
Whitewater data from
American Whitewater
American Whitewater